New evidence links sight loss to dementia
A new study suggests that sight loss in people over 71 years old may be linked to dementia. The study was published on July 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Vision Disorders
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Yearly scanning not required for common brain tumor detected in 1 in 10 people, study shows
People with a common type of benign brain tumor detected in around one in 10 don't require annual scans, a new national UK study has found.
Jun 23, 2023
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One vision: the surgeon, the millionaire and 500,000 eyes
She never dances with her husband, but when the bandages were peeled from her eyes after a double cataract operation to cure her blindness, Nepali farmer Santi Maya leapt up to clasp his hands.
Jun 15, 2023
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New app helps children with 'lazy eye' visual impairment
Eye specialists, mathematicians and games designers at the University of Southampton have teamed up to develop and launch a smartphone app aimed at helping improve vital treatment for children with amblyopia, a common visual ...
May 30, 2023
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People with sight loss confused by 'disjointed' system, says UK study
People with sight loss in the UK are confused by a "disjointed" certification and registration system that "creates a barrier" for people trying to access support, benefits and rehabilitation, a new academic study has reported.
May 24, 2023
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Study finds that when one eye is occluded, hearing improves almost immediately
The senses represent our gates to receive information from the environment, but not all of them are always available for everyone, as in the case of blind or deaf people. Researchers know today quite well that the brain has ...
May 11, 2023
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Case report: Magic mushrooms may induce lasting improvements in color-blind vision
Researchers at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Center for Behavioral Health, Neurological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio have authored a case report on the positive effects of psilocybin on color blindness.
Study shows younger patients need better access to attractive, affordable eyewear
Uncorrected refractive error—or, simply needing eyeglasses—is the main cause of visual impairment in United States youth. A lack of glasses leads to decreased school and work performance and worse overall health and well-being. ...
May 2, 2023
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'Binocular' treatment followed by sleep found to help with a common vision problem
Amblyopia, sometimes called lazy eye, is a common vision problem in children and babies, and it's typically been treated by having the child wear a patch on the stronger eye, with the goal of improving sight for the weaker ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Poor social determinants of health tied to vision loss
Social determinants of health (SDOH), across multiple domains, are associated with vision loss, according to a study published online April 6 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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